The local Pheasants Forever 8th Annual Youth Pheasant Hunt and Conservation Day will be held next Saturday for area youths.

The free event will be held at the Maier Pheasant Farm in Bremen from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be two separate groups, with the first between 8 and 1 and the second 11 to 4.

Each participant will have 2 pheasants placed in the field and dogs and guides will be provided. There also will be workshops in firearms safety, trap shooting, and game calling. Activities also include a .22 rifle shooting competition, archery, fishing and youths will be taught how to clean the birds. Birds will be bagged to take home.

Participants must be less than 18 years of age, have a valid Indiana youth hunting license, and accompanied by an adult. A solid hunter orange article of clothing required. Participants should bring ammunition and a shotgun that fits them or one may be provided.

Contact Brad Rupert to register or with any questions, 574-277-5373 or bradrupert@sbcglobal.net.